4×4 Reviews

Readers’ 4×4: A-list adventure rigs
January’s Readers’ Rigs is ready to rumble.

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive 4×4 review
Mercedes-Benz totally revamped its G-Class in 2018, and the first of the new models here is the top-of-the range AMG G63.

Ford Ranger Raptor crowned 4×4 of the Year
2.0-litre-powered Raptor reaps top honours following a gruelling testing process.

Past 4x4OTY winners: 2010-2019
The last decade has seen the 4×4 world undergo a huge evolution.

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d: video review
V6-powered Germans rock the top-end dual-cab segment.

Past 4x4OTY winners: 2000-2009
At the turn of the century the 4×4 industry was evolving at a rapid rate. Here are the best 4x4s of the naughties.

Past 4x4OTY winners: 1990s
The ’90s saw changes to the award and a return to form for a perennial winner.

Past 4x4OTY winners: 1980s
As we prepare to announce the 2019 4x4OTY, we step back into the past to see how it all began in the 1980s.

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD long-term review: 4×4 Shed
It’s a hard-knock life for Ron’s aptly named Hire-Lux.

Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review
The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4×4 review
This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.

2019 Ssangyong Musso dual-cab ute 4×4 review
After numerous cracks at our market, SsangYong is leaning on sharp pricing and seven-year warranties to claw back onto people’s shopping lists. Is it enough?

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4×4 quick spin review
State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?

2018 Custom 4×4 of the Year: WINNER
Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.

Gallery: Custom Baja-bred Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser
Nefarious Kustoms throws the spanners at this classic Cruiser.

Custom Cummins-powered 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 review
A classic British lion receives an American heart transplant.

2019 Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer 4×4 comparison review
Can a ‘little’ 2.0-litre diesel work in a big and relatively heavy 4×4 like the Ford Everest? We line it up against Holden’s Trailblazer to find out.

Custom Dana 60-equipped Ford PXII Ranger
An open cheque and no rules … the right way to build a Ranger.

Readers’ 4x4s: Camping stars
These 4x4s are made for a happy camper.

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4×4 review
The Hemi V8-powered RAM 1500 could be the muscle truck of your dreams.

Ford Ranger Raptor: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Is this the 2.0-litre four that could?

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can Merc’s X-Class hit the spot?

HSV Colorado SportsCat+: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
SportsCat+ among the pigeons?

Ford Everest Trend: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can the Everest win its second 4X4OTY gong?